What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Eltham?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Eltham is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Eltham?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Eltham is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $55 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St and arriving at Mt Pleasant Rd/Main Rd via Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Melbourne and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Melbourne station to Eltham station. However, there are services departing from Melbourne Central Station and arriving at Eltham Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Eltham?

The distance between Melbourne and Eltham is 29 km. The road distance is 24 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Eltham without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Eltham?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Melbourne to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Eltham bus from?

Melbourne to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, depart from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St station.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Eltham train from?

Melbourne to Eltham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, depart from Melbourne Central Station.

Train or bus from Melbourne to Eltham?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Eltham is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can line 207 bus, which costs $6 and takes 1h 21m.

Where does the Melbourne to Eltham bus arrive?

Melbourne to Eltham bus services, operated by Metropolitan buses, arrive at Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd station.

Where does the Melbourne to Eltham train arrive?

Melbourne to Eltham train services, operated by Metro Trains Melbourne, arrive at Eltham Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Eltham is 24 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Melbourne to Eltham.

Where can I stay near Eltham?

There are 5094+ hotels available in Eltham.

Melbourne to Eltham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 207 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Eltham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Melbourne Central Station to Eltham Stationtrain Hurstbridge
1h 1m
$12
Drive 24 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Melbourne to Elthamcar 24 km
25 min
$5–7
Line 207 bus
1. Take the bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rdbus 207 / ...
1h 21m
$6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melbourne to Elthamtaxi 24 km
25 min
$55–75

Melbourne to Eltham by train and bus

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Distance: 29.2 km
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Eltham, VIC, Australia?

Metro Trains Melbourne operates a train from Melbourne Central Station to Eltham Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, Metropolitan buses operates a bus from Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St to Doncaster Shopping Centre/Williamsons Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6 and the journey takes 56 min.

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